Returning awards is symbolic gesture: Shabana Azmi

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi says the decision of several artistes and filmmakers to return their awards in protest against “a culture of intolerance” is a “symbolic gesture” of bigger things to come.
“It’s not an either or. Artistes returning awards will also reflect their concern in their work but making a film, writing a book takes time… Returning awards is a symbolic gesture that brings attention. Instead of damning them, read the writing on the wall,” Shabana tweeted.